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A&E in FishtownPutting Grandma to Shame: One Man’s Easter Masterpieces
He’s a bartender at Starboard Side Bar, a golf enthusiast, and… a master Easter egg painter.Mr. Uke, known to the government as John Muzychka, doesn’t give one an impression of…
Ben Smolin | 02/18/2015 -
Features in FishtownBamboowifi: The Gamble of Taking Back the Internet
In the age of constant connectivity, Philadelphia-based startup Bamboowifi is doing their part to provide consumer internet access, as they claim, “the right way.” With eyes set on Northern Liberties…
Jake Detwiler | 01/21/2015 -
Community in FishtownChristmas in the Riverwards
The holiday season is in full effect in the neighborhoods with plenty of cheer all across the community. On Wed., December 10, Santa Claus will join Rizzo PAL Adopt-a-Center Partners,…
Roman Blazic | 12/17/2014 -
Community in FishtownCity Council President Darrell Clarke Joins Local Seniors At Fair
Last Tuesday, the Shissler Recreation Center in Fishtown hosted the Golden Life Senior Fair. The event aimed to connect local senior citizens with a variety of non-profits and City service…
Joshua Albert | 12/17/2014 -
A&E in FishtownChatting with Conversations, Fishtown’s Surf-Pop Darlings
Let's talk about conversations. No, not an existential debate about the simplicity of creating two way communication, but Conversations– a Philadelphia surf-pop delight that has made Fishtown their headquarters, even…
INDIRA JIMENEZ | 11/26/2014 -
A&E in FishtownArtist-Educators and Adaire School Students Continue to Collaborate With New Fishtown Mural
On Tues., December 2 around 20 volunteers from the corporate headquarters of Anthropologie joined students from Alexander Adaire K-8 elementary school to help with a mural arts project. When finished,…
Joshua Albert | 11/26/2014 -
Features in FishtownEye on Business: Kensington Quarters
The opening of a butcher shop seems like an unusual thing to be celebrating, especially on Fishtown’s Frankford Avenue. Home to an ever growing amount beer gardens, clothing stores and…
E. R. Miller | 11/19/2014 -
Community in FishtownWhat Will Happen to St. Laurentius? Debate Continues Between Archdiocese, Parishioners, Contractors, and now, the Vatican.
Over the course of the past month, a long-standing church in Fishtown has been inching ever so close to potentially seeing its final days. St. Laurentius (1608 E. Berks Street)…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 10/29/2014 -
Community in FishtownWhat Will Happen to St. Laurentius? Debate Continues Between Leaders
By Andrew Corkery Over the course of the past month, a long-standing church in Fishtown has been inching ever so close to potentially seeing its final days. St. Laurentius (1608…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 10/29/2014 -
A&E in FishtownSugarHouse Casino Debuts Philadelphia’s First Poker Tables
The first-ever poker tables in the city of Philadelphia were delivered to SugarHouse Casino on Fri., October 17, 2014 at 10 AM. The tables were inventoried and verified by the…
Max Pulcini | 10/22/2014 -
Community in FishtownBenefit for Moon Mullen: Community Rallies Around Ailing Fishtowner
Many recognize Moon Mullen as the friendly face selling tee shirts outside of Wilson’s Check Cashing on the corner of Girard and Susquehanna Avenues on early weekend mornings. In need…
Max Pulcini | 10/15/2014 -
A&E in FishtownSenior Spotlight: Joe Walker
Penn Home resident and life-long Fishtowner Joe Walker has had a love for drama, theater and acting dating back to his days at North Catholic High School. “I was looking…
Max Pulcini | 10/08/2014